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Blake Shelton prepares to drop album, Country Music Hall of Fame opens new exhibit | Music City Minute

Mar 18, 2025, 4:21 PM | Updated: 4:42 pm

After nearly four years, Blake Shelton is releasing a new full-length album! The record is called “For Recreational Use Only” and will include his current single, “Texas,” as well as featured guest artists like John Anderson, Craig Morgan and Gwen Stefani. The new album is set to drop May 9.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has opened a new exhibit called “American Currents: State of the Music.” Curators chose to feature some of today’s most influential artists based on achievement and musical development. Visitors will see displays with HARDY, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and many more. The exhibition is scheduled to run through January of next year.
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